Three Can’t Miss Events: Feb 5 to 11

GARDEN CITY Hops and Props Craft Beer Festival One of the few times you’re encouraged to drink around heavy machinery. Take in the history of aeronautics while sampling more than100 craft beers from Long Island and around the globe with live music and food. This event definitely earns its “props.” Cradle of Aviation Museum, Saturday, Feb 7, 6 to 10pm, hopsandprops.com

BAY SHORE Valentine’s Fundraiser Dinner & Dance Surprise that special someone with an early romantic gesture that’s for a good cause. You eat and dance while the funds raised benefits Long Island Charities Foundation. Tickets include a buffet dinner, open bar, music by Trade Winds, dancing, raffle prizes and a silent auction. Captain Bill’s, Saturday, Feb 7 , 7 to 11pm, licharitiesfoundation.com

HUNTINGTON I Love Going to the Butcher Local author and owner of Farmingdale Meat Market and Main Street Wholesale Meats, Lee Seelig will speak and sign his new book, “I Love Going to the Butcher” at a fun, kid-friendly event.Huntington Book Revue, Sunday, Feb 8, noon, ilovegoingtothebutcher.com

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